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Iluv2zmzm · 12-01-2007, 09:44 AM

i am thinking about getting a rear view camera and came across these, just wondering your opinions:

#1

#2

#3

now with the second one its a full mirror replacement where as the first one is a clip on to the current mirror.. my only concern with the first one is whether or not it will fit my autodim mirror w/ compass...

number 2 is a full mirror replacement but it does not include the camera so i would have to get one..

anybody have one installed in their 6?

thanks

tranz · 12-01-2007, 10:39 AM

They both say their "Universal Clip-on Rearview Mirror" , do you really need one of these tho? The backup camera was a really nice feature in the odyssey we drove because its big, but I don't think you would really need one for a 6. I mean if you have every single mod you can think of done, and don't have anything else to spend on, then I would probably get it.. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't trust the universal clip on ones.. Especially with the Autodim mirror.. Good luckk

-tranz

JDMAtenza21 · 12-01-2007, 01:45 PM

I think back up cameras are useless. My dad has one in his MDX and I haven't used it once.

Indy MPS6 · 12-01-2007, 01:49 PM

I loved mine in my old 6. Very useful especially if you have kids.

duckie76 · 12-02-2007, 05:23 PM

got one on the wifes suv, just for peace of mind since you hear about all those people accidentally backing over their kids when leaving. My only advise is to research and actually spend some money and stay away from the wireless setups as you'll never get a stable picture out of them and they don't last long. Also with the wireless ones be prepared to pick up a lot of interference or other peoples images lol.

bigdom74 · 12-11-2007, 02:38 PM

Why would you want one in the first place? I can reverse my car quite easily without the use of a rear view camera, to be honest I would find it embarrassing to have one fitted. My mates would never let me live it down!

MrBungle · 12-11-2007, 03:00 PM

my jensen HU has an input for one. I was thinking about somehow fitting one of those pinhole cams where the trunk keyhole is. maybe one day when I have mad cash to burn lol

Mcfly013 · 12-11-2007, 03:22 PM

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Why would you want one in the first place? I can reverse my car quite easily without the use of a rear view camera, to be honest I would find it embarrassing to have one fitted. My mates would never let me live it down!

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+1 There aren't any visibility issues with the 6. If your going for the James Bond Gadget
aspect, there's a lot of other cool stuff out there, IMHO. (Ejector Seat!!!!)

nrz · 12-11-2007, 06:54 PM

There was a radar/laser company marketing a product that was exactly that, a radar/laser detector, but also had PDC sensors and worked off the same unit. That to me would be worth more I think.

Custommx3 · 12-13-2007, 04:52 PM

I have a keyhole camera, too bad it wont work!

12-01-2007, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iluv2zmzm Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2005 Location: Berwicks, Maine Posts: 2,523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i am thinking about getting a rear view camera and came across these, just wondering your opinions: #1 #2 #3 now with the second one its a full mirror replacement where as the first one is a clip on to the current mirror.. my only concern with the first one is whether or not it will fit my autodim mirror w/ compass... number 2 is a full mirror replacement but it does not include the camera so i would have to get one.. anybody have one installed in their 6? thanks __________________ Cardomain Page 6club Garage

12-01-2007, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
tranz Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	They both say their "Universal Clip-on Rearview Mirror" , do you really need one of these tho? The backup camera was a really nice feature in the odyssey we drove because its big, but I don't think you would really need one for a 6. I mean if you have every single mod you can think of done, and don't have anything else to spend on, then I would probably get it.. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't trust the universal clip on ones.. Especially with the Autodim mirror.. Good luckk -tranz __________________ <a href="http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=92421" target="_blank"> </a>

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JDMAtenza21 Rally Racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think back up cameras are useless. My dad has one in his MDX and I haven't used it once. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S Nighthawk Black Pearl The Carbon Volcano SOLD! DO WORK

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Indy MPS6 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I loved mine in my old 6. Very useful especially if you have kids. __________________ My Car Imagine how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

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duckie76 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mil-town Posts: 858 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	got one on the wifes suv, just for peace of mind since you hear about all those people accidentally backing over their kids when leaving. My only advise is to research and actually spend some money and stay away from the wireless setups as you'll never get a stable picture out of them and they don't last long. Also with the wireless ones be prepared to pick up a lot of interference or other peoples images lol. __________________ 06 mazdaspeed6 sport , build # 2126. Sharkfin. Forge BPV. RX8 Rims wrapped in 225/45's. Dashhawk

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bigdom74 Learners License Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Conon Bridge, Highlands of Scotland Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Why would you want one in the first place? I can reverse my car quite easily without the use of a rear view camera, to be honest I would find it embarrassing to have one fitted. My mates would never let me live it down!

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MrBungle Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 494 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	my jensen HU has an input for one. I was thinking about somehow fitting one of those pinhole cams where the trunk keyhole is. maybe one day when I have mad cash to burn lol __________________ 2006 Mazda6S V6 3.0 ATX

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nrz Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	There was a radar/laser company marketing a product that was exactly that, a radar/laser detector, but also had PDC sensors and worked off the same unit. That to me would be worth more I think. __________________ Nick 06 Mazdaspeed 6 (GT Titanium Gray) Corksport DP Turbo XS TP Mazdaspeed CAI I finally have a mod list!!

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Custommx3 Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a keyhole camera, too bad it wont work! __________________ 07 Black Mica Mazdaspeed6 (Hypertech Tune, MS CAI, Clear corners, Tint, CarPC, JDM Screen Navbox, Autoexe grill, RX-8 Wheels, HKS SSQV) 09 WWP CX-7 Website